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USS Oklahoma City Holds Change of Command
August 15, 2016 — SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- Cmdr. Thomas P. O'Donnell relieved Cmdr. Patrick Friedman as commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) in a time-honored change of command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma, August 12.Guest speaker Capt. Brian Davies, commander, Submarine Squadron 11, praised Friedman and his... MORE

San Francisco visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
August 15, 2016 — FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS San Francisco (SSN 711) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific, Aug. 14... MORE

Welcome to SUBPAC Spotlight
August 12, 2016 — In this first blog post, Rear Admiral Frederick J. Roegge, Commander, Submarine Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet introduces the SUBPAC Spotlight blog and its purpose, and extends an invitation to all sailors to engage with SUBPAC leadership... MORE

Greeneville visits Subic Bay during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
August 8, 2016 — The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Greeneville (SSN 772) arrived at Subic Bay Aug. 5 for a port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Rim of the Pacific: Family Ties
August 5, 2016 — Every two years, the world’s largest maritime exercise, Rim of the Pacific, unites dozens of nations to foster cooperation through maritime cooperation and training. This year’s exercise presented one military family with a unique experience to serve and work together... MORE

160729-N-LY160-052 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM (July 29, 2016) - Intelligence Specialist 1st Class John Pacheco, left, Lt. John Pacheco, middle, and Intelligence Specialist 1st Class Christine Smith pose for a photo at Commander, Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Twenty-six nations, 49 ships, six submarines, about 200 aircraft, and 25,00 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships between participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2016 is the 25th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

USS Bremerton changes hands
August 5, 2016 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – A change of command ceremony was held aboard the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698) at the submarine pier on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Aug. 5.Cmdr. Wesley Bringham, commanding officer of Bremerton, was relieved by Cmdr. Travis Zettel.The ceremony's guest speaker, Capt... MORE

160805-N-LY160-334 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii (August 5, 2016) Cmdr. Travis W. Zettel, commanding officer of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Bremerton (SSN 698), salutes sideboys during a change of command ceremony on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Michael H. Lee)

Buffalo visits Singapore during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
July 17, 2016 — SINGAPORE – The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Buffalo (SSN 715) arrived in Singapore July 16 for a port visit as a part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Key West Visits Yokosuka during Western Pacific Deployment
July 12, 2016 — Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) arrived at Fleet Activities Yokosuka for a routine visit as part of its deployment to the Indo-Asia-Pacific, July 12... MORE

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FLEET ACTIVITIES YOKOSUKA, Japan (July 12, 2016) - The Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) prepares to moor at Fleet Activities Yokosuka. Key West is visiting Yokosuka for a port visit. U.S. Navy port visits represent an important opportunity to promote stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, demonstrate commitment to regional partners and foster relationships. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Brian G. Reynolds/Released)

Columbia visits Sasebo during Indo-Asia-Pacific Deployment
July 11, 2016 — SASEBO, Japan – The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Columbia (SSN 771) arrived in Sasebo July 8 for a scheduled port visit as part of its Indo-Asia-Pacific deployment... MORE

Michigan Undocks, Ending Historic Refit
July 11, 2016 — BREMERTON, Washington -- Although USS Michigan (SSGN 727) only moved a few dozen yards July 8 when it left Dry Dock 2 for nearby Pier 5, the brief journey was a major step forward for the sub, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), and the Navy.Michigan's undocking marked the beginning of the end of a... MORE